First Church of Christ, Scientist, Richmond

The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Richmond stands on Sheen Road in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Built between 1939 and 1953, it was designed by architects W. Braxton Sinclair and Barton. Cherry and Pevsner describe its red brickwork as heavily modelled with free Baroque details. The church belongs to the same branch founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1879. It is registered as a place of worship under the 1855 Places of Worship Registration Act. Services include Sunday morning church services and a Sunday school for those under 20. A weekly testimony meeting takes place on Wednesday evenings. The building also features a reading room for quiet study and reflection. The church’s design reflects its religious purpose while incorporating distinctive architectural features. Visitors find a quiet place of worship with carefully crafted brickwork and classical details. The reading room offers a calm space for reading or contemplation. The surrounding area of Richmond provides a peaceful setting for visitors to the church.